However, it comes with features like Smart Reply and Google Assistant integration to make it stand out better. To make a mark in this congested market, Google has integrated a few key features that separate these two apps from the lot.Īllo is essentially an instant messaging app like all the others.

Allo and Duo will take on apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, Viber, IMO, and many more. Instead of making Hangouts better, Google has decided to bring in two new apps in the foray. Allo is an instant messaging app featuring the inbuilt Google Assistant, while Duo is a video calling app that claims to work well even on weak data networks. Google has introduced two new apps called Allo and Duo for Android and iOS.